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James A. Forney

1927-2024 SALEM — James A. Forney, 96, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at his home following a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Born on December 11, 1927, in Campbell, Ohio, James lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and commitment to his community. After graduating from East Palestine High School in 1945, he furthered his education at The Ohio State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1951. James proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. He went on to have a successful ...

Timothy Emerson Smith

Timothy Emerson Smith 1955-2024 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Timothy Emerson Smith, who left us on Nov. 26 at the age of 69. He was a man of immense energy and vast interests with passions ranging from jewelry design to dog sled racing. He worked for many years ...

Norma Firth

Norma Firth 1938-2024 HANOVERTON — Norma Firth, 86, died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was born on April 11, 1938, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Schwechlik) Sell. Norma was a 1956 graduate of Augusta High ...

John E ‘Jack, Curly’ Crawford

John E ‘Jack, Curly’ Crawford 1930-2024 COLUMBIANA — John E “Jack, Curly” Crawford, 94, of Columbiana, died on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at The Inn at Old Saybrook, Columbiana. He was born on March 5, 1930, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Mary Simonds Crawford. John was a ...

Charles T. Thompson Jr.

Charles T. Thompson Jr. 1930-2024 Charles T. Thompson Jr., 94, of Canton, passed away on the evening of Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on Sept. 23, 1930 to the late Charles T. Thompson Sr. and Gertrude (Thompson) Snyder. Charles spent most of his life in Hanoverton, ...

Darlene K (Wikman) Reed

Darlene K (Wikman) Reed SALEM — Darlene K (Wikman) Reed, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Nov. 27, 2024. She was the daughter of August and Gertrude (Bodendorfer) Wikman. She was a lifetime resident of Salem and a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Saxon Lodge, Branch 18. She was born July 5, 1947, and graduated from Salem High School in 1965. After graduation, she earned her degree from. Dar is survived by her sister, Jayne (Ken) Peters and two nephews and their families; Todd (Tara), Jennifer, John and June; and Ross (Sarah), Grayson and Tate. A ...